REACHING
OUT
TO
INACTIVE CATHOLICS
REMEMBERING CHURCH: A program
focused on reaching out to alienated and/or inactive Catholics who
desire an update on the Catholic Church. These sessions assist
individuals in their different journeys of return to the active
participation in the faith life of the Catholic Church. Special
attention is given to persons wishing to begin the process of
annulment of a previous marriage.
TO THOSE SEEKING
ANNULMENTS
ANNULMENT
MINISTRY: Trained lay ministers as well as our parish priests will
assist those wishing to explore or enter the annulment process.
For further information, contact the Parish Office.
IN
CRISIS OR TIME OF NEED
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE: Part of
being church is being available to one another in times of need.
If you have special need, or know of someone who needs help, call
our Aloysius St. Vincent de Paul Ministry at 381-9383 and leave a
message. All requests are confidential.
PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING
REFERRAL: St. Aloysius Parrish offers
counseling referral as well as financial assistance for counseling
based on a sliding fee scale. This ministry is offered as a
service through our parish’s Social Responsibility Commission. To
discuss the possibility of using this service, contact a parish
staff member. Confidentiality is maintained at all times
throughout the process.
PRAYER LINE: Prayer intentions are
accepted daily, 9 am to 5 pm, except weekends and holidays. A team
of parishioners prays daily for all intentions called in during
the week. A Prayer Line number is published in the
bulletin.
RETROUVAILLE – FOR TROUBLED
MARRIAGES: A diocesan program consisting
of a weekend and six follow up sessions, Retrouvaille provides
skills and support in addressing problems couples face. Brochures
are available in the Parish Office and from the Office of Family
Life at the Diocese.
IN SICKNESS AND IN
DEATH
CARE OF THE SICK: Emergency calls immediately. The Eucharist is brought
to the sick weekly and hospital visits are made
weekly. Families of those who are sick are encouraged to notify
the Parish Office.
VISITING NURSING HOMES/HOME BOUND: Families are encouraged to
notify the Parish
Office.
FUNERALS/BEREAVEMENT
MINISTRY: Planning of
a funeral may begin before death if a person and/or family
requests it. At the time of a death, families
should contact the church before arrangements are made with the
funeral home. The family will generally be
contacted by a bereavement minister, have food provided if needed,
and will be invited to be involved in the planning of
the Funeral rites. Families may arrange for visitation in the church on the
day of the funeral. The Resurrection Choir and/or
cantor and/or organist can provide music for the
funeral.
GRIEF SUPPORT:A bereavement support group meets monthly
on a Friday morning in the chapel of the parish
office. Watch the bulletin for time and
dates.
GOOD SAMARITANS:
This ministry provides support to parishioners in a variety of
ways based on the needs of the parish. These ministers provide
meals for families in crisis due to illness, etc. In addition, the
members help with transportation to doctor appointments. If you
are in need of these services or you know someone who is in need,
please contact the Parish Office.
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